By road, Casma and Cajabamba are about 219 miles (352 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 58 min of driving.
Full advisory: Peru. Advisory issued: Peru September 04, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Peru: “Road travel at night is particularly dangerous.”
| Distance | 219 mi (352 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-1N → PE-1NQ → LI-122 → LI-121 → LI-972 → LI-964 → PE-3N → LI-931 |
| Regions on the route | Áncash, La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Casma to Cajabamba is like
PE-3N (74 mi) and PE-1N (53 mi) carry about 58% of the 219 miles. It runs through 3 regions: Áncash, La Libertad, Cajamarca. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Casma to Cajabamba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE-1N | 0–24 | 24 | Áncash |
| PE-1NQ | 24–47 | 23 | Áncash, La Libertad |
| PE-1N | 47–76 | 29 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 76–78 | 2 | La Libertad |
| LI-122 | 78–82 | 4 | La Libertad |
| LI-121 | 82–122 | 40 | La Libertad |
| LI-972 | 122–126 | 4 | La Libertad |
| LI-964 | 126–138 | 12 | La Libertad |
| connecting roads | 138–140 | 2 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 140–153 | 13 | La Libertad |
| LI-931 | 153–157 | 4 | La Libertad |
| PE-3N | 157–218 | 61 | La Libertad, Cajamarca |
| local roads | 218–219 | 1 | Cajamarca |
- Mile 46 of this route: Áncash → La Libertad (region line)
- Mile 211 of this route: La Libertad → Cajamarca (region line)
What to see on the way from Casma to Cajabamba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cerro Miraflores (mile 188)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (mile 30), Viracochapampa (mile 188), Cerro Miraflores (mile 188)
Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto
Facing the Plaza de Armas of Nuevo Chimbote, this cathedral (Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Carmen y San Pedro Apóstol) covers about 2,000 square meters and holds 1,600 people.
Viracochapampa
Viracochapampa holds the remains of a pre-Inca building complex in Peru that served as one of the administrative centers of the Wari culture.
Cerro Miraflores
About 1.1 km northwest of Huamachuco, Cerro Miraflores is an archaeological site in the Huamachuco district of Sánchez Carrión province, La Libertad.
More drives to Cajabamba
- Trujillo to Cajabamba
- Caraz to Cajabamba
- Huaraz to Cajabamba
- Barranca to Cajabamba
- Sullana to Cajabamba
- Moyobamba to Cajabamba
From Casma to other places in Peru
- Casma to Churin
- Casma to Oxapampa
- Casma to La Merced
- Casma to Aguaytía
- Casma to Satipo
- Casma to Puerto Ocopa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Casma to Cajabamba?
About 5 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 219 miles.
What is the driving distance from Casma to Cajabamba?
About 219 miles (352 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Casma to Cajabamba?
The U.S. State Department rates Peru Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Casma to Cajabamba?
In order: PE-1N, PE-1NQ, LI-122, LI-121, LI-972, LI-964, PE-3N and LI-931. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Casma and Cajabamba?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Our Lady of Carmen and San Pedro Apósto (cathedral, mile 30, 2 mi from the route); Cerro Miraflores (archaeological site, mile 188, 0.7 mi from the route); Viracochapampa (archaeological site, mile 188, 2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.